Community Focused
The St. Louis American Foundation, along with its education partners, has distributed more than $14 million in scholarships for high-potential, local minority students while also contributing to various community grants.
Recognition Events
Scholarships
Community Grants
Foundation News
- 2026 Salute to Young Leaders Awards
by Ashley Winters | The St. Louis American on May 21, 2026 at 1:00 amA new generation of Black leaders helping shape St. Louis through business, advocacy, the arts and community service will be honored Thursday during the 2026 Salute to Young Leaders Awards Reception hosted by The St. Louis American Foundation. The annual event recognizes African American professionals under 40 whose work is impacting communities across the region. The post 2026 Salute to Young Leaders Awards appeared first on St. Louis American.
- Gallery: 2026 Salute to Business
by The St. Louis American staff on February 20, 2026 at 5:58 pmCheck out the full gallery! The St. Louis American Foundation’s 2026 Salute to Excellence in Business Awards and Networking Luncheon brought […]
- Salute to Excellence in Business honors Black leaders powering St. Louis’ economic future
by Ashley Winters | The St. Louis American on February 19, 2026 at 11:28 pmA refrain echoed through the ballroom before a single award was handed out — a reminder of dignity, resilience and possibility. “I am […]
- The St. Louis American Foundationby St. Louis American staff on February 19, 2026 at 12:00 pm
- Brent Solomon to emcee business awards luncheonby Sylvester Brown Jr. for the St. Louis American on February 16, 2026 at 2:00 am
- Leslie Gill’s mission: Moving women forwardby Sylvester Brown, Jr. | The St. Louis American on February 6, 2026 at 2:00 am
- A bridge between boardrooms and neighborhoodsby Ashley Winters | The St. Louis American on January 30, 2026 at 12:00 am
Salute to Excellence
Education
The Salute to Excellence in Education Scholarship & Awards Gala recognizes outstanding local Black educators and provides needed resources for high-achieving students of color to pursue their higher education goals.
Business
The Salute to Excellence in Business Awards and Networking Luncheon highlights African-American corporate managers and businesses.
Young Leaders
The Salute to Young Leaders Networking Awards Reception celebrates African-American professionals under the age 40.
Proceeds from the St. Louis American Foundation‘s 4 annual Salute to Excellence events benefit community grants as well as scholarships for local minority students. In 2022 alone, the foundation and its partners offered $2.8 million in scholarships and community grants, and has fostered more than $15 million since 1994.
